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ROYAL INDIA RESTAURANT

3801 GRIFFIN RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.964.0071

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1615044
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026014590Jan 7, 2026Mar 30, 2026$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On the cook line hand wash sink, paper towels were missing. Paper towels were supplied
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the ice machine, the scoop was stored in a shallow pan which was soiled. The scoop and pan were run through the dishwasher
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the cook line hand washing sink. The owner replaced the c-fold towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the cook line cutting boards. The wiping cloths were removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. The chlorine bucket was empty. The bucket was replaced. The machine was retested. 100ppm Chlorine.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the pot and pan storage rack in the kitchen, an employee cell phone was stored above clean pots. The cell phone was removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. On dry storage rack in the kitchen, a bucket of rice was stored without a cover. The operator covered the bucket.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical chloride test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Clean plates pots not stored inverted or in a protected manner in buffet station. Operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hand wash sink in dough prep station soiled in cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Bus pan with cut cabbage not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.